Entering symbols
While entering text in normal text mode, you can
enter symbols by pressing 
until you see the symbol you want. Using this method, you have access to the
following symbols:
. @ ? !
To access the full set of symbols:
1.From the text entry screen, select Options.
2.Select 
Add Symbol.
3.Press 
up or down to view the list of symbols.
4.Press the number key corresponding to the symbol you want.
Entering smileys
1.From the text entry screen, select Options.
2.Select 
Add Smiley.
3.Press 
up or down to view the list of smileys.
4.Press the number key corresponding to the smiley you want.
Switching default text entry modes
You can change the default text entry mode when creating a text message. This setting applies only to the message body screen, not the “To” screen.
1.Select Menu → Messages → Msg Settings → Default Text.
2.Select Normal Alpha or Rapid Mode.
Changing modes
Sometimes you need to change modes. For example, to enter numbers in an email address
while in 
mode, you must change to
mode, enter the numbers, and then change
back to 
mode to complete the address.
To change text entry modes:
•Press and hold 
until the icon for the mode you want appears at the top of the screen.
•Select Options then select a different mode.
Capitalization settings
You can change capitalization at any time while
entering text. Simply press 
to choose upper
or lower case while in 
Normal Alpha mode.
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